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Burrow, Devon

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Burrow, Devon

A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug into the ground by an animal to create a space suitable for habitation, temporary refuge, or as a byproduct of locomotion. Burrows provide a form of shelter against predation and exposure to the elements, so the burrowing way of life is quite popular among the animals. Burrows are also commonly preserved in the fossil record as a type of trace fossil.

Administrative County

Devon

Traditional County

Devon

OS Grid

SY0789

OS Settlement Classification

Other settlement (village, hamlet etc)

Region

South West

Country

England

Police Authority

Devon and Cornwall

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